Gabriel House, Fall River fire
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The city of Taunton is urging long-term care facilities to up their fire prevention measures. Fall River may follow suit.
The preventable tragedy at Gabriel House demonstrates the potential suffering posed to vulnerable populations, particularly the elderly, by the savage cuts to social programs in Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” relied upon by millions.
F ALL RIVER, Mass. (WPRI) — Fall River Fire Chief Jeffrey Bacon wiped tears from his eyes as he recounted the heroism of the first responders who pulled people out of the fire at the Gabriel House Assisted Living Facility on Sunday night. The fire killed nine people, left more than 30 hurt and displaced dozens more.